Publications by authors named "Mu-Chieh Chi"
Article Synopsis
- * A total of 101 flap reconstructions were analyzed, with a follow-up involving various questionnaires and sensory testing, ultimately including 29 participants who reported no significant differences in functional or sensory outcomes between TP and MP flaps.
- * Both flap types proved effective for coverage and sensation without substantial differences, and the study suggests the choice of flap should be based on individual patient needs, highlighting the need for further research on long-term outcomes for larger defects.
Background: Patients are prone to permanent pacemaker implantation (PPM) after valve surgery, yet current data on the effects of postoperative PPM are scarce and large-scale studies are lacking. The aim of this study was to determine rates and long-term outcomes of PPM after cardiac valve surgery.
Methods and results: A total of 24,014 patients who received valve surgery from 2000 to 2013 were identified from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database.